9.4 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

10.1 megapixels, first seen: 7 January 2009

Information found in: from 188 sources in 29 countries.

Best Price: $288

  • User Score (1541)
    9.0 9.0 from 1541 reviewers
  • Expert Score (40)
    8.0 8.0 from 40 reviewers
  • Design (22)
    9.0 9.0 from 22 reviewers
  • Value for money (85)
    8.9 8.9 from 85 reviewers
  • Features (52)
    9.0 9.0 from 52 reviewers
  • Ease of use (89)
    9.2 9.2 from 89 reviewers
  • Performance (92)
    9.1 9.1 from 92 reviewers
  • Picture quality (99)
    9.2 9.2 from 99 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • 720p movies, great hd video options, awesome zoom range, close focus macro mode, accurate stills
  • mode dial is finicky, body shows scratches, loose scene mode dial, video file issues, loose selection dial
  • 10.1MP with a massive 12 x Optical Zoom
  • 25mm Wide Angle Leica DC-Vario Elmar Lens allows you to fit everyone in the photo
  • 3.0 Inch LCD Screen
  • Intelligent Auto - Including Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO, Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure, Face Recognition & AF Tracking
  • AVCHD Lite Recording & HDMI Viera Link
  • 25mm wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optical zoom - The TZ7 packs a LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with 12x optica…

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Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

  1. Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: Brisbane Times
    7 May 2009

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 Price: $770 Good but expensive The lowdown: This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25-300mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded, optically stabilised lens. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of decent resolution and useful even in sunlight. It takes face detection to a new level - it "recognises" people! Construction is good and all controls work well, although it is too easy to inadvertently move the mode selection dial. There is a reasonable degree of user... Read more

  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: Camerasdirect
    13 July 2009

    Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7  at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers. Read more

  3. Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: review.smh.au
    7 May 2009

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 Price: $770 Good but expensive The lowdown: This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25-300mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded, optically stabilised lens. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of decent resolution and useful even in sunlight. It takes face detection to a new level - it "recognises" people! Construction is good and all controls work well, although it is too easy to inadvertently move the mode selection dial. There is a reasonable degree of user... Read more

  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: PhotoReview
    23 August 2009
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7 at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers.  ... [more] Read more

  5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: CNET
    27 May 2009
    Overall 8
    7.8
     

    Panasonic appears to have another winner on its hands with the TZ7. It's not perfect by any means — most notably that frustrating mode dial and lack of manual control, for which you'll want to look at something like Canon's SX200 IS , with a similar zoom range and HD video recording. However, if you want a sturdy compact camera that can deliver excellent images, you won't be disappointed in the TZ7. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Gary Homestown, MyShopping.com.au
    21 May 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

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